Young Harris College
Cohort Highlights:
Make large, full-tuition awards to enable students with the greatest need to attend college with no debt upon graduation
Focus on students who face significant barriers to college enrollment and completion
LPW awards accompanied by a work study component to assist students with spending money annually
Students are supported through the Student Success Center – they flag students with a 2.5 GPA in any class and engage them in weekly monitoring/tutoring overseen by an academic advisor
Special programs and activities have included monthly meetings, bi-monthly LPW peer group meetings, professional development events, and service projects
Each student is assigned a female staff member as a mentor to help them adapt to adult life and provide guidance about careers, daily life, and balancing work and personal priorities.
Emphasize LPW’s philanthropic legacy